January 29, 2025 Pope Francis on Wednesday called on the international community to “maximum commitment” to resolve the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at the end of the general ...

With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 764, the Vatican city is the smallest sovereign state in the world both by area and by population.

Bishop of Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Willy says he is dismayed ...

San Marino (61 sq km): San Marino, located in northern Italy, is one of the world’s oldest and smallest republics. It is home to approximately 33,000 people and is known for its rich cultural heritage ...

Size isn't always the defining characteristic of a nation. In fact, some of the smallest countries are among the most ...

A tiny little European country that is the smallest in the world by size and population has a zero birth rate. Spread over ...

To find these clues, you'll actually need to complete The Secret of Giants Fieldwork Sidequest for Antonio and photograph all ten of the mysterious Inscriptions around Vatican City. Ten Inscriptions.

Vatican City holds the title of being the smallest country not only in Europe but in the world, both in terms of its size and ...

10) and approved by the Vatican cautiously opens the door for the ordination of openly gay men to the priesthood, while maintaining the normal requirement of chastity. "In the formative process ...

During this time, Athens was one of the largest and most populous city-states. At its height in the 5th century BC, Athens may have had a population of around 250,000 to 300,000 people, including free ...

Brahimaj has been in discussions with the government of Albania to establish a 27-acre mini-state (by way of comparison, Vatican City is 121 ... 20 percent of the population.

Lawrence is a cog in the bureaucracy that underpins the smooth running of the Vatican, albeit an important one: as Dean of the College of Cardinals, he will oversee the election of the new Pope.